Hi ECFers,

Here are the latest postings of ECF events, ECFer/sector-shared event, tool and opportunity announcements.

Join the events announcements-only list https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/ to only get event and resource roundups directly without being part of the ECF discussion list or other listing: https://fairsayforum.com/join/lists/events.campaigningforum.com/

*Include your event or announcement *by emailing me ( [email protected], subject: Event listing) *before Sunday midnight* (GMT time zone) as I compile them and send it out almost every week.

Official Campaigning Forum events

1. *Oxford*: Campaigning Forum Oxford, https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/*2025 https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/*: Apr 8-10 *Overview:* The annual Campaigning Forum event has been convening leading and emerging campaigning practitioners since 2002. Join to connect, learn, share and be inspired by your peers. As a participant-led event, the agenda is shaped from who joins and the topical issues to campaigning. There are limited early-bird places. Find out more about the format https://fairsay.com/events/ecf-2025-oxford/sessions-speakers-curators-and-more-2025/, see a list of past participants https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/ and the starting agenda https://fairsay.com/campaigning-forum-2025/#agenda (it evolves)

Partner events

1. *Sep 2025-Apr 2026: MA/Certificate in Media, Campaigning and Social change https://www.westminster.ac.uk/media-and-communication-courses/2024-25/september/full-time/media-campaigning-and-social-change-ma* (U. of Westminster). Enrol for this innovative course was founded by two ECFers to create an academic course in campaigning - and has alumi from around the world. Course lead (and long time activist) Michaela O'Brien can be reached at [email protected]

Sector events

1. *Online*: Surviving the Festive Season https://www.tickettailor.com/events/movementecologycollective/1476020 *When*: 5 Dec, 12, Dec, 9 Jan *Overview*: Do you want to challenge divisive and oppressive language during the winter holidays? Join our online community of practice to develop the skills you need to confidently challenge racist, sexist, transphobic and other harmful language in a constructive, calm way. Over three interactive sessions, you’ll learn practical techniques for addressing bigotry in the moment, handling tough conversations, and staying compassionate and centred. After the holidays we’ll reflect on what worked.

This is your chance to prepare and take meaningful action during the holidays – join our community of practice, gain confidence and leave the holidays feeling resourced, not emotionally drained. We’re starting in two weeks, so please sign up to ensure your place. Deadline 1pm, Thursday, 27 November. More info here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/movementecologycollective/1476020

2. *Online*: How do we show that? Measuring progress in the third sector https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduyppzkjGdKNucHbMBocOKZXahKd3uAz *When*: Mon 9 Dec, 12-1pm lunchtime online session *Overview*: Join our panel to learn how to demonstrate your organisation’s value and build a narrative about your impact, no matter your size. From collection to reporting, tools, and qualitative vs quantitative outcomes, there is a lot to consider. Our panel will share their approaches to measuring and monitoring how service users progress, and future plans for getting the answers they need from their data. We hope you’ll join us to hear valuable insights and connect with other data fans in the third sector! Join at : https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMrduyppzkjGdKNucHbMBocOKZXahKd3uA...

On-demand courses

1. *Online*: Strategic fundraising webinar https://thesocialchangenest.org/webinar/strategic-fundraising/ *Who*: It is designed for community groups and grassroots movements. Designed specifically for community groups and grassroots movements, *Overview*: the webinar covers essential strategies for raising funds and how to fundraise more strategically when you have limited time and resources. https://thesocialchangenest.org/webinar/strategic-fundraising/

Opportunities

1. Offer: Free help with your communications? http://Free%20help%20with%20your%20communications? Could your communications benefit from some fresh eyes and creative ideas? Get in touch for a free communications audit and recommendations from Cardiff University Communicating Causes students. You'll also be encouraging the campaign communicators of the future. Deadline: 26th November https://communicatingcauses.co.uk/free-help-with-your-charity-communications...

Survey requests and research reports

1. *Survey call: The UK Campaigners Survey https://form.jotform.com/242134697050050 Overview: *This is a call-out to all changemakers, activists and people working in charities and NGOs in the UK. We all want big, healthy and strong social movements that create impact. But what support do social change organisations need? That’s the question we want to answer!

Help us map the challenges and needs of your movement by filling out this survey (it will take approx. 5 minutes). We'll use the data to write a report which we'll share with you, so that you can learn more about what's happening within your movement and about other movements in the UK! Complete the survey at https://form.jotform.com/242134697050050

2. *Survey call: *Gmail users https://share.mayfirst.org/apps/forms/s/GAjrPNyf4QecXjrErZRi6RWY *Overview*: If you are an activist and you use Gmail regularly, please help us learn more about our movement's use of Gmail and related services by taking a 10 minute survey so we can all reduce our dependence on the corporate Internet. Take the Survey: https://share.mayfirst.org/apps/forms/s/GAjrPNyf4QecXjrErZRi6RWY

3. *Report: How British people think about health has changed - here's what this means for communicators https://frameworksuk.org/resources/moving-mindsets-how-british-people-think-about-health/* *Overview: *How we think about health and health inequality in the UK has changed. This research report outlines the key shifts - and what this means for campaigners and communicators. Our top three findings: #1 Health is seen as a national – and collective – resource #2 Right now, more of us recognise that society shapes health #3 There’s broad support for a whole-government approach to health Read the report https://frameworksuk.org/resources/moving-mindsets-how-british-people-think-about-health/, or get in touch with [email protected] to find out more.

4. *Calling accountants, economists, market researchers... *At the The http://mvmtresearch.org/ Movement Research Unit (MRU) http://mvmtresearch.org, we are looking for people with skills in accountancy, economics, market research, due diligence, and related fields to join our network of volunteer researchers. There is a great need for these skills and your insight would go a long way, getting crucial information into the hands of people that need it most. Please visit our website mvmtresearch.org to learn more, or get in touch with me at [email protected]

5. *Research request: Digital Mobilisation Technology Survey* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKGz9BEqLXbBJFML0s3j-iqLr7GzOaH8QVkgXmWlWu950wWg/viewform *Posted b*y: Ali Walker Davies [email protected] *Overview*: For years we've seen campaigners, organisers and fundraisers with brilliant ideas be held back by tech that just can’t keep up. And on the flipside we've seen that with the right combination of tools in place, organisations are able to mobilise thousands and drive change. So we're creating a data-driven report to shine a spotlight on what tech powers high-performing digital mobilisation programmes - and what are the common gaps and barriers holding orgs back. But to do this we need your help! Can you please take 10 minutes to fill out our survey and share the challenges you’re facing with your tech? https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScKGz9BEqLXbBJFML0s3j-iqLr7GzOaH8QV...

6. Guide: Websites for Social and Political Change https://www.tectonica.co/guide/websites-for-people-based-change *Overview*: This guide is designed to help organizations make the most of one of the most incredibly important digital tools (still) - your website! While the need for websites is a given these days, their power when done correctly to actually support an organization in creating change is often overlooked. We share a mountain of insights and examples in this guide that show how to: - Build stronger relationships through thoughtful supporter journeys - Leveraging limited resources for greater impact through collective action - Use design to resonate emotionally and communicate a vision of a better world - Detail HOW to make our websites effectively accomplish its strategic goals! See details at https://www.tectonica.co/guide/websites-for-people-based-change

Platform and tool announcements

1. SMK Free Campaign Tools https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/support/freecampaigntools/ Free campaign tools page and a new community noticeboard https://smk.org.uk/what-we-do/connect/community-noticeboard/ for your use. Please do take a look and let us know if you have something to share with the wider community - jobs, events or any news related to campaigning.

2. *Send postcards to MPs, MEPs, AMs, MSPs, etc. Seasonal postcards are a great way to stand out with decision makers *you are engaging with. It gives them something to put up on the wall and remind them of your campaign each time they see it. PostBug.com offers this by enabling your supporters to *send real printed postcards and letters* from their device. Printed postcards and letters get noticed because they are *physical, tactile, portable with a presence* when designed well and piled up on a desk or notice board. Plus less is more: it only takes a few to be noticed. See possibilities https://postbug.com/solutions and case studies https://postbug.com/case-studies and request a demo https://postbug.com/demo. (PostBug is run by FairSay)

Cheers,

Duane

PS: To have your event or announcement included, email me before Sunday midnight (any time zone) as I compile them and send it out every Monday.

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